Phlebotomist 5946

Markent Personnel; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Albany, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist on a contract basis with potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing venipuncture, labeling specimens, and ensuring proper specimen handling according to procedures.

Responsibilities include collecting and storing specimens, explaining procedures to patients, maintaining accurate lab records, and complying with OSHA regulations. Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience and valid phlebotomy certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Phlebotomy certification valid in the state of employment where required

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and completing documentation
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Explains the venipuncture process to patients in a clear and courteous manner
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Package specimens for transport and ensure integrity during handling
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend required trainings
• Answer telephone calls and relay lab results as needed

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5946

Location: M-TH 9:30a-6:30p, Friday 9a-5:30p, every other Saturday 7a-12:30p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035946

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience required

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.


• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.


• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required


• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.


• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.


• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.Package specimens for transport


• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.


• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.Attend annual department trainings


• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states


• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


• High School Diploma or GED